Many area athletes commit to colleges, universities to play sports

9:18 PM,
Feb. 4, 2014

North Rockland goalie Shannon Robinson committed to Stony Brook to play soccer.

Written by

Vincent Z. Mercogliano

While considering the 11 offers that he had on the table to play college football, Hackley senior Mustafaa Dais had to think of the big picture.

The process was weighing heavily on the Pomona resident, and the decision ultimately came down to his unique priorities. As appealing as it was to play big-time, Division 1 college football in front of massive crowds, the area's top senior recruit couldn't ignore the benefits of an Ivy League education.

"At first, it was a really hard decision because I knew playing at an Ivy League school I would have to sacrifice the bigger crowd and all of the school ...